“This is another record result for our group demonstrating that our multibrand multichannel premium offer has resilient profitability in its core UK and Ireland market with capacity for continued growth across an increasing number of international markets,” JD Sports executive chairman Peter Cowgill said.

“Sales to date in the second half have continued at a similar levels to those in the first half, supporting our continued confidence in the robustness of the JD proposition.”

Like-for-like store sales for the APAC region stayed flat.

The company said it will issue a more robust trading update after the Christmas period.

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